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Gustave François
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Gustave François
- The Auction Room in the Galerie Georges Petit in Paris
- signed and dated lower left: Gustave. Francois. 1911
- watercolour and gouache on ivory
- 16 by 20.5 cm.; 6¼ by 8 in.
Provenance
With Rafael Valls Gallery, London;
With Noortman Gallery, London, by 1995;
Purchased from the above by the present owner in 1995.
With Noortman Gallery, London, by 1995;
Purchased from the above by the present owner in 1995.
Condition
The ivory panel has been laid on a sheet of paper, which is itself laid on a sheet of cloth, possibly linen. Both the paper and the cloth are slightly detached in the upper left corner. The ivory panel is quite undulated, notably in the upper right quadrant of the composition, and the painting surface seems to be in good condition as per the catalogue illustration. Ultra-violet light reveals two tiny spots of white pigment which fluoresce pink, and which could possibly not be retouching.
Presented glazed and in a decorative gilt frame.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."